Boston's 25th Annual Dine Out Boston Offers Discounted Dining Experiences

Biannual restaurant week event features special menus at over 150 local eateries.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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For the past 25 years, Meet Boston has presented Dine Out Boston, formerly known as Restaurant Week, a biannual event that offers special-edition, fixed-price lunch and dinner menus at over 150 restaurants in the Greater Boston area. The goal is to provide locals and tourists with a variety of menu options at discounted prices to promote local businesses and give diners a more immersive dining experience.

Why it matters

Dine Out Boston is a long-standing tradition that helps drive business to local restaurants during the slower winter months. The event provides an opportunity for diners to explore new neighborhoods, cuisines, and price points, while also garnering exposure for participating eateries.

The details

This year's Dine Out Boston event ran from February 22 to March 7. The author visited three restaurants - Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, Joe's Waterfront, and Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern - to test out the special fixed-price menus. The meals offered a variety of dishes at discounted prices, allowing the author to sample a range of cuisines and dining experiences.

  • Dine Out Boston has been presented biannually for the past 25 years.
  • The 2026 edition of Dine Out Boston ran from February 22 to March 7.

The players

Meet Boston

The organization that has presented Dine Out Boston, formerly known as Restaurant Week, for the past 25 years.

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen

A contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar located in Cambridge that was voted one of the top Chinese restaurants in Boston by TimeOut and received a Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin Guide in 2025.

Joe's American Bar & Grill

A restaurant chain with multiple locations across Massachusetts, including the Waterfront location that specializes in seafood.

Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern

A sushi restaurant located on Boylston Street in Boston that offers a variety of fresh seafood dishes.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Dine Out Boston provides an opportunity for diners to explore new restaurants, cuisines, and dining experiences at discounted prices, supporting local businesses and offering a more immersive culinary journey during the winter months.